Abstract: Iced tea is a
traditional beverage which favored by many people. Iced tea could be
contaminated by bacteria if not better way of processing. One of the bacteria
that can contaminate is Escherichia coli which is an indicator of fecal
coliforms and if drinking water contaminated by E. coli is the possibility that
has been contaminated by human feces.

This study aims to determine the content of Escherichia coli in iced tea
and also hygiene and sanitation management iced tea in pajak karona jamin
ginting kecamatan medan baru in 2013. The method used is a descriptive survey.
The data obtained through observations and laboratory tests.

Based on the survey results revealed that all examined iced tea have been
contaminated by Escherichia coli is 7 samples 240 MPN, 2 samples 96 MPN and 1
sample 27 MPN. This is unqualified with Permenkes RI No.492/Menkes/Per/IV/2010
which states that the amount of content of E. coli in drinks is 0/100 ml
sample. The presence of E. coli in iced tea may contaminated by human feces.

Possible contamination of iced tea can be caused by lack of hygiene in
the processing of iced tea, because based on observations obtained that all
merchants have not applied the principles of hygiene and sanitation.

To handle and restain the situation need to prevent the holding of
inviligation and controlling by the relevant agencies (Departemen Kesehatan)
about the importance of hygiene and sanitation iced tea.